Scottish Enlightenment

“Of all Irish ghosts, fairies, or bogies, the Banshee is the best known to the general public” (Hare). Banshees are creatures that scream in the night to warn people of near death. Evidence, facts or stories that were reported about the Banshee that lean people to think that she exists. Although, Skepticism have many different thoughts that make it seem like the Banshee isn’t real. Movies, the internet and even books have done well keeping the Banshee popularized. Even though the Banshee is…

Kilts in Scotland signify and symbolize multiple aspects of Scottish society. Specifically, men wore the kilts in celebration to denote their loyalty to a clan. It is this common tradition wearing such a “distinctive national apparatus,” that give Scottish man and Scottish culture an iconic presentation (Roper 15). In addition to the kilt, the bagpipe is also a part of this commonly seen and known symbolism. The tradition of wearing such apparatuses is more modern than most people assume. As a…

Not Just Nessie Scotland and the rest of Great Britain are known for their rich histories in many areas, including a vast amount of fairy tales and folklore. From the legend of King Arthur to the fairies in Shakespeare’s works, there are countless whimsical mythologies from all parts of the United Kingdom. Scotland, however, having the unicorn as its national animal, may be home to some of the most peculiar. Many tales from Scotland might seem as if they are useless and insignificant stories…

Europe and it's not hard to see why. Most people conjure up an instant image of Scotland in their minds. For me, it's a mixture of the Loch Ness Monster, tartan and bagpipes. What comes into your mind when you think about Scotland? There is a lot more Scottish iconic imagery, such as shortbread, mountains, cashmere, whisky, castles and golf. There's also quite a big royal connection in Scotland, with the Queen owning several official royal residences there, like the famous Balmoral. If you're…

I had swam into the hidden undersea cave that contained my human clothing. Last evening I’d had a vision; I would find my lifemate in the area above the sea caves. I needed to find her as my vision of the woman, was too strong to disregard. She’d been a well-built sturdy young Scot lass with sparkling green eyes and long dark auburn hair which flows to her waist. I had seen her in my dream, dancing at the local Highland Gathering. The young woman of my dream was my destiny. My name’s…

urban areas. Scotland’s famous cities include Inverness, Dumfries, Dundee, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling. Scotland is also home to several famous landmarks such as Loch Ness, Saint Andrew’s Golf Course, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Highlands. Due to Scotland's religious history, Abbeys, Churches and Cathedrals of different denominations are scattered across the country. “St Giles Cathedral, also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, is the principal place of worship of the…

leader of the Scottish National Party is seeking a second referendum for independence in 2017. The reason for this second referendum is due to “Britain leaving the EU’s single…

Kambili both experience different struggles and obstacles that change their perspective on life. In the novel Siddhartha, the author Herman Hesse writes about a boy who seeks enlightenment and the true meaning of Self. Siddhartha, a young boy, and his friend, Govinda set off on a journey with the desire to find spiritual enlightenment. In the novel Purple Hibiscus, by Chimamanda Adichie, Kambili is set free from her father’s abusive restraints and demanding life, and in the novel, she is…

To anyone who has studied philosophy, economics, history, social sciences or perhaps any subject, is familiar with the the famous philosopher Adam Smith and his concept of the invisible hand. While his philosophies and great works are well known, not much else about him is common knowledge. I chose this philosopher out of the many options, so that I could learn about the man we love to quote. The focus of this paper is to give a detailed and thorough account of Smith’s life, the influences that…

My passion for politics started when I was 12 years old, after I started noticing things on television concerning Scottish Independence. I saw the independence referendum as a chance for me to speak out about how I wanted my future to be, regardless of whether I would get to vote or not (which obviously, I wouldn’t). What I did not know though, is that just researching about Scottish and British Politics would cause me to branch out to other countries politics and become more aware social and…